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Santa Paws at Dobbies Garden Centres

Sat 29 Nov 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This year, include your four-legged family members in the Christmas fun with Dobbies’ Santa Paws, an event specifically designed for dogs Dogs... READ MORE>

Christmas Opening at Traquair

Sat 29 Nov 25 Traquair House, Innerleithen EH44 6PW Join us for a weekend of festive fun, Christmas shopping, live music, discounts in the gift shops, and so much more... READ MORE>
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Dobbies Christmas Shopping Night in aid of Alzheimers Research UK

Thu 27 Nov 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its... READ MORE>

Santas Grotto

Sun 23 Nov 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Back by popular demand, Santa’s Grotto – this time with a North Pole adventure theme. Children will journey through a magical, ice-inspired world,... READ MORE>

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Sat 8 Nov 25 Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number... READ MORE>

Autumn Foraging Course with Wild Food UK- Edinburgh

Sat 18 Oct 25 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a breathtakingly beautiful area, covering 10,000 hectares of Scottish countryside... READ MORE>

Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend

Deck the halls at Dobbies’ Christmas Launch Weekend Thu 9 Oct 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Christmas has come early as Dobbies Garden Centres kicks off the season in style at its Christmas Launch Weekend which takes place from Thursday 9 to... READ MORE>

An Evening Of Clairvoyance With Angela Angel

Wed 8 Oct 25 Venue 34 34 North Bridge Street Hawick TD9 9TT With her extraordinary ability to connect with the spiritual realm, Angela brings forth heartfelt messages, guidance, and profound insight from loved... READ MORE>

Foraging Courses with Wild Food UK - Edinburgh

Fri 22 Aug 25 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a breathtakingly beautiful area, covering 10,000 hectares of Scottish countryside... READ MORE>

Dobbie August Little Seedlings Club:Prehistoric Plants

Dobbie August Little Seedlings Club:Prehistoric Plants Sun 3 Aug 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This month our Little Seedlings will travel back hundreds of millions of years to learn all about Prehistoric Plants!... READ MORE>

A Dog's Day Out at Traquair

Sun 20 Jul 25 Traquair House, Innerleithen EH44 6PW Dog’s Day Out is a fun packed day for dogs, their owners and all who love them. Among the many activities taking place, the highlight of the day... READ MORE>

Little Seedlings Club: Rainforest Explorers

Sun 6 Jul 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is inspiring young explorers and inviting families along to its free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club workshop this July... READ MORE>

Grow How: Pest Control for a Healthy Garden

Wed 2 Jul 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting free Grow How demonstrations at stores across the UK to encourage locals to grow their own and make the most of... READ MORE>

Fairy Garden Tea Party

Fairy Garden Tea Party Sat 28 Jun 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres are inviting families along to their local store on Saturday the 28 and Sunday the 29 of June to spend a magical afternoon... READ MORE>

Kirky Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 15 Jun 25 Kirky Cottage, Mindrum TD12 4QN Ginny Fairfax has created Kirky Cottage Garden in the beautiful Bowmont valley surrounded and protected by the Border Hills... READ MORE>

Mindrum House Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 15 Jun 25 Mindrum House Garden, Mindrum TD12 4QN A magical combination of old-fashioned roses, hardy perennials and wildlife gardens in a natural setting... READ MORE>

Father's Day Sunday Lunch and Grow-Your-Own Experience at Dobbies Garden Centres

Father’s Day Sunday Lunch and Grow-Your-Own Experience at Dobbies Garden Centres Sun 15 Jun 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This June, Dobbies Garden Centres is presenting a brand-new way to celebrate Father’s Day, combining a hearty Sunday roast with a hands-on... READ MORE>

BVAC Classic - Festival of Motoring

Sun 8 Jun 25 Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD2 6RU Join us for The BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring, the premier classic car show in Scotland. This has been held annually at Thirlestane Castle for... READ MORE>

Foraging courses with Wild Food UK - Edinburgh

Sat 7 Jun 25 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a breathtakingly beautiful area, covering 10,000 hectares of Scottish countryside... READ MORE>

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Edinburgh

Fri 30 May 25 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a breathtakingly beautiful area, covering 10,000 hectares of Scottish countryside... READ MORE>

Dobbies’ new and exclusive Heritage Planting and Afternoon Tea experience

Tue 20 May 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This May, Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a new hands-on planting and afternoon tea experience, combining an exclusive afternoon tea with a... READ MORE>

Dachshund Day

Sun 11 May 25 Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD2 6RU Join us on the 11th of May 2025, for a fun family day for Dachshunds, their owners and all family dogs too... READ MORE>

Love Your Lawn with Dobbies Free gardening workshop in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK thi

Sat 3 May 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a very special FREE Grow How event this May in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK to mark Dementia Action... READ MORE>

Afternoon Tea & Tour

Sun 27 Apr 25 Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD2 6RU We are delighted to offer our series of Afternoon Tea & Tour experiences again in 2025, which will be available to enjoy at Thirlestane on set days... READ MORE>

Missing Lynx Exhibition - Hawick Town Hall

Sat 26 Apr 25 Hawick Town Hall, Cross Wynd, Hawick TD9 9EF We’re hosting a Missing Lynx exhibition, visiting local venues in the project area so that people can find out about this missing mammal and share... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea Party and Easter Bunny Breakfast

Fri 18 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming families to hop along and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed events... READ MORE>

Dobbies: Hopping Hounds

Dobbies: Hopping Hounds Fri 18 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming four-legged friends to hop along and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed event, Hopping Hounds... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club April workshops

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club April workshops Sun 6 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres’ popular Little Seedlings Club workshops return for spring, as the garden centre unveils its largest ever spring gardening... READ MORE>

Dobbies Grow How April workshops

Dobbies Grow How April workshops Wed 2 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres popular Grow How workshops return for spring, as the garden centre unveils its largest ever spring gardening range... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Mother's Day Planting & Afternoon Tea Experience

Dobbies’ Mother’s Day Planting & Afternoon Tea Experience Fri 28 Mar 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This March, Dobbies Garden Centres is offering a new hands-on Mother’s Day experience, combining a luxury Afternoon Tea with a seasonal planting... READ MORE>

Dobbies Community Gardens

Dobbies Community Gardens Mon 10 Mar 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming applications for Dobbies Community Gardens, offering local schools, charities and community groups across the... READ MORE>

Dobbies launches spring with special shopping weekend

Dobbies launches spring with special shopping weekend Thu 6 Mar 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting the nation to get excited for the busiest season in the gardener’s calendar with its Spring Launch Weekend, taking... READ MORE>

Join our choir in Edinburgh for a FREE taster session

Wed 26 Feb 25 St Anne's Parish Church, Kaimes Road, Edinburgh EH12 6JR Are you looking to find a choir? The Edinburgh Rock Choir is led by based musician and teacher Elaine Williamson... READ MORE>
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My Paw-fect Valentine at Dobbies

My Paw-fect Valentine at Dobbies Fri 14 Feb 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging paw-rents to show their pooches some love this Valentine’s Day at its brand-new dog event that will raise money... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: January Workshop - Let’s Talk Houseplants

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: January Workshop - Let’s Talk Houseplants Sun 5 Jan 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is kicking off the new year on a green note, offering a free Little Seedlings Club workshop this January, centered around... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Grow How January: Let's talk houseplants

Dobbies’ Grow How January: Let’s talk houseplants Sat 4 Jan 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is kicking off the new year on a green note, offering a free Grow How workshop at this January... READ MORE>

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